The Dokan Order Approval plugin enables vendors to approve or reject customer orders before payment is processed.

Important Note

This plugin will only work if you have the Order Approval for WooCommerce and Dokan plugin installed and activated.

Notice: Starting from Order Approval for WooCommerce version 2.2.0, Dokan support will be included in the main plugin.
This add-on will no longer be required. When updating to version 2.2.0, please deactivate this add-on and update the main plugin since 16 March 2026. Learn more.

Sales process flow for new order

The customer places an order, but no payment is processed at this time.
The shop owner/admin/vendor then has the option to approve or reject the order.
If the order is approved, the customer will receive a notification email that includes a payment link.
If the order is rejected, the customer will receive a cancellation email.

Features

After installing and activating the plugin, the shop owner/vendor can approve or reject customer orders.
Orders must be manually approved by the store owner before payment is processed.
The plugin will send a notification email to the customer whenever an order is approved or rejected.
If an order is approved, the customer will receive an email with a payment link.
This plugin supports all enabled payment gateways.
There are no complex settings to configure.
Blocked checkout feature.
Admin can edit the orders.

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